Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

Make

Lincoln

Model

Continental

Engine

V8-302 5.0L

Year

1984

Section

Wheels and Tires › Wheel Bearing › Adjustments

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Wheel Bearing: Adjustments

1.

With wheel rotating, tighten adjusting nut to 17---25 ft. lbs.

2.

Back off adjusting nut 1-2 turn and retighten nut to 10---15 inch lbs.

3.

Place nut lock on nut so that castellations on lock are aligned with cotter pin hole in spindle and install cotter pin.

4.

Check front wheel rotation, if it rotates noisily or rough, clean, inspect or replace wheel bearings as necessary.

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